New pill aims to tame manic episodes in bipolar disorder

NCT ID NCT07288320

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called NBI-1117568 for adults with bipolar I disorder who are hospitalized for a manic episode. Half of the 150 participants will get the drug, half a placebo, to see if it safely reduces manic symptoms over 21 days. The goal is to find a new treatment option for acute mania.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

NBI-1117568

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new medication to quickly reduce manic symptoms in bipolar I disorder.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 150 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar I disorder Mania

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Garden Grove, California, 92845, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Hollywood, California, 33024, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877, United States

  • Neurocrine Clinical Site

    RECRUITING

    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States